Township government · Otter Tail County, MN
Otto Township's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Otto Township took in $182 thousand and spent $152 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Otto Township's money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. townships and towns of under 10,000 people get none.
Township taxes63%
Fees for services1.6%
What's in fees for servicesRoad charges
- Road charges$3 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money16%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money18%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other1.6%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Otto Township's spending goes to the environment and natural resources.Most U.S. townships and towns of under 10,000 people spend nothing on this.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$101 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection
- Fire protection$21 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out and central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Other and not broken out$10 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$9 thousand
What's in environment and natural resourcesNatural resources, farming and conservation
- Natural resources, farming and conservation$11 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Otto Township. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Otto Township itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.